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Soma

256 Cabot St, Beverly, MA | Map it  

01915 42.549800 -70.878101

(978) 524-0033 | View Website

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    Lunch: Mon-Sat 11am-4pm Dinner: Mon-Sat 5pm Closed Sundays (available for private parties) Cocktails til 1am
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Best of Boston's remarkable urban dining experience

Features

Categories:
Restaurants
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Pizza

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Payment Methods:
MasterCard, Discover, Visa, American Express
Restaurant Special Features:
Carry Out, Upscale Casual Dining, Hidden Find
Bar & Club Special Features:
Specialty Cocktails

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Review Highlights

ambiance
100%
“love the atmosphere, drinks, and food at Soma!”
dessert
100%
“Napoleon style wafers w berries and cream anglaise and best of all white currants which is a very rare sight here indeed- it was so light and refreshing and was a great end to an excellent meal.”
drinks
88%
“The atmosphere is chic, with a beautiful bamboo bar and local artisans work on the walls.”
food quality
95%
“It has the best food ever from the drinks to the bar menu to the en tree's.”
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menu variety
87%
“As for the food, we chose to share 5 appetizers like a 5 course tasting menu, which they were totally cool with:”
overall
100%
“My husband & I were looking for a nice date place.”
service
55%
“Good drinks, but slow service”
value
80%
“am not one for 'eclectic' food but even so, Soma's dishes are outstanding and worth the drive.”
wait time
33%
“With scrumptous specials, an amazing wine list and service comparable to Boston's 5-Star restaurants (but without the overpriced menu and long wait), it's a favorite of not only my wife and me, but also many of my friends.” View Less

Reviews for Soma

Jeff Chalmers

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Joined 3 years ago
5.0
October 19, 2009

SOMA = Same Outstanding Meal Again. SOMA, short for the Same Outstanding Meal Again, is an amazing experience. With scrumptous specials, an amazing wine list and service comparable to Boston's 5-Star restaurants (but without the overpriced menu and long wait), it's a favorite of not only my wife and me, but also many of my friends. If you're looking for a great night out with food and friends or family, this is your place. Period.

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Jack G

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Joined 3 years ago
5.0
October 18, 2009

A Well thought out dining experience !!!. Soma is a beautifully decorated place. Attention to detail is a key element here from the sexy bar top to the black accoustic tiles that cover the entire ceiling ( when packed u can here a pin drop ) the walls are tastefully decorated with warm inviting colors & local works of art, that just draw u in as if you were home. Now living in Sarasota,fl i come back to Boston 4-5 times per year and it's my 1st stop for lunch or dinner. Last night i had the Lobster Mac-n-cheese it was excellent, creamy and loaded with fresh lobster. The pizza is to die for ( seriously ) the food is always fresh and presentation is spot on. The wait staff and bartenders really bring thier A game each and every night. Nick Paras has done an amazing job with Soma and has brought Northshore Dining to new heights. Thanks Nick see yah soon.

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LaKM

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Joined 3 years ago
5.0
October 14, 2009

Touch of Class on the North Shore. There are as many bars and places to eat in Beverly as there are street corners. Many are nondescript. Soma stands out as a classy, high end alternative for great and unique food and drinks. The staff is very friendly, professional and accommodating. The atmosphere is chic, with a beautiful bamboo bar and local artisans work on the walls. If you have a chance to visit Soma you will not be disappointed. My suggestion would be to ask what the specialty drink is. The pizza's are out of this world and it is also open for lunch which is a rarity in Beverly. Relax and Enjoy!

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Dave Szczesny

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Joined 3 years ago
5.0
October 14, 2009

Love this place. Great staff, unbelievable drinks and I had a steak panini for lunch the other day that was awesome! Great fries too which is very important.

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MariaSF

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Joined 4 years ago
5.0
August 22, 2008

Out of this world!. I and 12 of my closest family and friends went to Soma a couple of weeks ago, and I must say that this was probably the best meal I have had in a long time! Noted we did get some special things prepared for us as a couple of my friends knew the chef but no matter what the food was excellent.

Being a large group the restaurant accommodate us very well.

We decided to do a 3 course menu and as everyone wanted to try all the appetizers we decided upon the kitchen made sure there was plenty of everything and served them family style.

Having heard that Soma is famous for its Mojitos and Martinis we dove right in and tried plentiful and the rumor is true - they are really good!

The food was unforgettable and cooked to perfection.

We all shared Calamari, Mussels PEI, Arroncini which were all to die for.

Maine courses were even better:

Homemade pasta with lobster in a cream sauce w fennel was exquisite and the Scallops w pureed cauliflower and pea puree and a redwine reduction was to die for. The duck and lamb were cooked and seasoned perfectly.

The desserts were especially made for us and were unreal. Napoleon style wafers w berries and cream anglaise and best of all white currants which is a very rare sight here indeed- it was so light and refreshing and was a great end to an excellent meal.

But wait the chef wasn't done - knowing that I LOVE Madeleine?s he prepared fresh, warm ones for us. Happy and stuffed to the guiles I must say that this is the best experience and food I have had from Chef Seth Fernald.

If you are ever in the neighborhood you should try this place and it is definitely worth the drive from Boston - great food and drinks, great atmosphere.

Price is better then the City for the quality of food, try it!

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